December 27, 2017
Paid Family Leave

Laurie Berke-Weiss Quoted in New York Times Article

"Nannies are not volunteers; they are not guests in your home,” Ms. Berke-Weiss said. “They are employees, and all the rules apply. But it doesn’t get more intimate than this. They’re a member of the family … whom you’re paying.” The January 1st rollout of the New York State Paid Family Leave law impacts most private employees in the state, including nannies.

Lauren Smith Brody covered this important issue in the New York Times, highlighting the need for:

  • communication between nannies and employers;
  • employers checking their disability policy to ensure compliance;
  • nannies and employers making a list of duties and plans for accommodations;
  • finding a backup plan for the leave period, and;
  • seeking neutral advice.

Employers and employees with questions can contact us to learn more about implementing this new law in their workplace.

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New Research Demonstrates Women of Color Hardest Hit by Pandemic’s Economic Catastrophe

May 14, 2020
Gender Discrimination
Race Discrimination
Just as the coronavirus itself has not affected the general population proportionally, its economic consequences haven't either.

Reopening to Require Significant Adjustments to Ensure Worker Safety

May 6, 2020
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As US states begin to ease their shelter-in-place and lockdown orders, we are fast realizing, like other countries, that shutting down normal operations is much simpler than restarting them. Unlike sheltering in place, a return to public life is going to require significant resources and policies in place to curb potential for future outbreaks and ensure that workers and the public are safe when they go out.

The Road to Re-opening New York State

May 6, 2020
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On Monday night, May 4, 2020, Governor Cuomo announced his plan to re-open New York State once PAUSE expires on May 15th. The plan is meant to “determine which regions allow what sectors to reopen and when.” Get the details here.
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